SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Growforce Iron EPA Reg. No. N/A Recommended Use: Fertilizer See product label for additional information Restrictions on Use: See product label for any restrictions on the use of this product. Chemical Name: Iron DTPA Solution Distributed by: Vivid Life Sciences, LLC P.O. Box. 41632 Minneapolis, MN 55441 For Medical Exposure Concerns, Contact the Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Reddish black liquid. May cause mild and temporary eye or skin irritation. OSHA HCS CLASSIFICATION (29 CFR 1910.1200) This product does not meet the regulatory definition of a hazardous chemical under 29 CFR 1910.1200. However, good industrial hygiene practices should be used in the manufacture and handling of the product. Signal Word: Hazard Statement(s): Precautionary Statement(s): Page 1 of 5 None required None required Prevention: No statement required. See Section 8 for PPE information. Response: No statement required. See Section 4 for first aid information. Storage: No statement required. See Section 7 for additional information. Disposal: No statement required. See Section 13 for additional information. The following percentage of the mixture consists of components with unknown hazards regarding the acute toxicity: 100% SECTION 3: COMPOSTION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name CAS Number Weight % Ferric Diethylenetriaminepentaacetate (DTPA), sodium salt 12389-75-2 35 40% *Ingredients not listed or listed with a weight % range are considered a trade secret and are withheld under 29 CFR 1910.1200(i). SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES IF IN EYES: IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: IF INHALED: IF SWALLOWED: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything to an unconscious person Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed: Mild eye irritation including redness, itching and tearing. Skin irritation including redness, dry skin and itching.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media: Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Hazardous Combustion Products: Special Protective Equipment & Precautions: Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Water fog, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2), water spray Thermal decomposition may include toxic and irritating gases. Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full bunker gear. Dike area to prevent runoff and contamination of water sources. Dispose of fire control water later. Avoid breathing vapors; keep upwind. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions: Environmental Precautions: Methods for Containment: Methods for Clean-up: Other Information: SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE See Section 8 for personal protection equipment. Do not allow spilled product to enter sewers or waterways. Contain spilled product by diking area with sand or earth. Cover contained spill with an inert absorbent material such as sand, vermiculite or other appropriate material. Vacuum, scoop or sweep up material and place in a container for disposal. Do not place spilled material back in original container. Handling: Ensure adequate ventilation during handling and use. Immediately clean up spills that occur during handling. Keep containers closed when not in use. Practice good hygiene after using this material, especially before eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics. Storage: Store in a secured area away from children, feed and food products. Store in original container only and in a cool, well-ventilated dry place above the minimum storage temperature. Storage Temperature (Min/Max): Product Incompatibilities: Strong acids and strong reducing agents SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Guidelines: COMPONENT OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL Nuisance particulate (liquefied mist) 10 mg/m 3 TWA Engineering Controls: Provide general or local exhaust ventilation systems to maintain airborne concentrations below OSHA PELs or other specified exposure limits. Local exhaust ventilation is preferred. Respiratory Protection: Eye Protection: Protective Gloves: Other Protective Clothing: For most well-ventilated conditions, no respiratory protection should be needed. If airborne concentrations exceed permissible levels or if a pre-existing respiratory condition exists, use a NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator with cartridges/canisters approved for general particulates. Wear chemical goggles or safety glasses and full face shield. Contact lenses are not protective eye devices. Wear chemically protective gloves. Wear long-sleeve shirt, long pants and shoes plus socks to prevent skin contact. Page 2 of 5
General Safety Measures: Never eat, drink, nor use tobacco in work areas. Practice good hygiene after using this material, especially before eating, drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Reddish black liquid Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: Odor: Vapor Pressure: Odor Threshold: Vapor Density: ph: 5.0 6.0 Relative Density: 1.16 1.18 Melting /Freezing Point: Solubility (water): Soluble Boiling Point/Range: >100 C Partition Coefficient: Flash Point: Auto-ignition Temperature: Evaporation Rate: Decomposition Temperature: Flammability: Not applicable Viscosity: SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity: Chemical Stability: Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible Materials: Hazardous Decomposition Products: SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Likely Routes of Exposure: Symptoms of Exposure: Oral LD50: Dermal LD50: Inhalation LC50: Eye Irritation/Damage: Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Skin Sensitization: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions. Will not occur Excessive heat Strong acids and strong reducing agents. Thermal decomposition may include toxic and irritating gases. Eye contact, Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion Eye irritation including redness, itching and tearing. Skin irritation including redness, dry skin and itching. Chronic/Sub-chronic Toxicity: Mutagenicity: Reproductive Toxicity: Neurotoxicity: Target Organs: Aspiration Hazard: Carcinogenicity: Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA Page 3 of 5
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOTOXICITY DATA: Fish Toxicity: Aquatic Invertebrate Toxicity: Aquatic Plant Toxicity: Avian Toxicity: Honeybee Toxicity: ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: Persistence and Degradability: Bioaccumulation: Mobility: Other Adverse Effects: SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal: Container Disposal: RCRA Characteristics: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Triple rinse and recycle the container or dispose of in accordance with Federal, state and local laws and regulations. See pesticide label for full instructions on container disposal. It is the responsibility of the individual disposing of this product to determine the RCRA classification and hazard status of the waste. SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION DOT (Ground): IMDG (Sea): IATA (Air): This product is not regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a hazardous material for ground shipment. This product is not regulated by the IMDG as a hazardous material for shipment by sea. This product is not regulated by the IATA as a hazardous material for shipment by air. SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory: SARA Title III Information: Section 302 Extremely hazardous substances: None listed Section 311/312 Hazard Categories: None Section 313 This product contains a chemical or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372: Chemical Name CAS Number Weight % CERCLA This product contains the following chemicals which have a reportable quantity (RQ) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA): Chemical Name CAS Number RQ Quantity of Finished Product Page 4 of 5
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Chemical Name CAS Number Prop 65 Category(ies) U.S. STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW REGULATIONS: Chemical Name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION NFPA Health Hazards 1 Flammability 1 Instability 0 Special Hazards None Disclaimer: The information contained in this MSDS is by way of general comment only. Because conditions of use, suitability of product, and application conditions are beyond the control of Vivid Life Sciences, this MSDS does not offer any advice in respect to any product. The authors and Vivid Life Sciences hereby disclaim any liability to any person, property, or thing in respect of any consequence of anything done or omitted to be done by any person in reliance, whether wholly or in part, upon whole or part of the contents of this MSDS. Document Superseded: N/A Not applicable Revision Note: New document Page 5 of 5